Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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